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1. Describe the stasis in the play: where, when, who, what, etc. in a paragraph.
The play begins in the Wasaychigan Hill Native American Reserve in Canada. It follows seven sisters, some by marriage, who are going to a bingo game in Toronto. They believe this game can turn their lives around.
2. What is the intrusion?
The news of the bingo game would have to be the intrusion. Once the sisters here of this game they all get excited and hopeful for the changes they believe it can bring. This causes the rest of the play to unfold.
3. What is the unique factor?
The unique factor is that this is the day they decide to head for Toronto to play in this game.
4. What is the dramatic question that should be answered by the end of the play?
Do the women win bingo?
5. Provide an illustration of the two kinds of exposition that the play has in it.
The knowledge of the bingo game is the first example of exposition, and it is known to most. The next form of exposition is when Zhaboonigan reveals that she was molested. This is known to one.
6. Identify the most theatrical moment in the play and of what importance it seems to be.
The attempt of the women to raise money for the trip is filled with action, though it comes to an abrupt stop.
7. List some of the themes of the play.
Family
Community
Change
8. What does the chief character want and what are some obstacles that stand in the way of her getting what she wants?
All of the sisters want the same thing. They want to win the bingo game in Toronto so they can make their dreams come true. Some obstacles include raising enough money for the trip and conflicts between each other.
9. Describe some possible images in the play and how does the title help us understand the play.
The toilet represents Phijomena putting tradition and the reserve behind her.
10. Briefly define the family relationships that are examined in the play.
Even though the sisters have the same end goal of winning bingo in the play, they still have different views and aspirations. This is shown by the money inner conflicts that occur in the play.
You will be rewarded a maximum of 3 points if I judge your work to be above average. You will receive 2 points if your work is average, that is it may have a few minor mistakes in some of the answers but demonstrates correct grammar and indicates that some, but not all, of the answers, are acceptable and well expressed. You will earn only 1 point if you simply answered the questions and/or if you use poor grammar and if there are signs that you have not read the material on which your answers are based.
1. Describe the stasis in the play: where, when, who, what, etc. in a paragraph.
The play begins in the Wasaychigan Hill Native American Reserve in Canada. It follows seven sisters, some by marriage, who are going to a bingo game in Toronto. They believe this game can turn their lives around.
2. What is the intrusion?
The news of the bingo game would have to be the intrusion. Once the sisters here of this game they all get excited and hopeful for the changes they believe it can bring. This causes the rest of the play to unfold.
3. What is the unique factor?
The unique factor is that this is the day they decide to head for Toronto to play in this game.
4. What is the dramatic question that should be answered by the end of the play?
Do the women win bingo?
5. Provide an illustration of the two kinds of exposition that the play has in it.
The knowledge of the bingo game is the first example of exposition, and it is known to most. The next form of exposition is when Zhaboonigan reveals that she was molested. This is known to one.
6. Identify the most theatrical moment in the play and of what importance it seems to be.
The attempt of the women to raise money for the trip is filled with action, though it comes to an abrupt stop.
7. List some of the themes of the play.
Family
Community
Change
8. What does the chief character want and what are some obstacles that stand in the way of her getting what she wants?
All of the sisters want the same thing. They want to win the bingo game in Toronto so they can make their dreams come true. Some obstacles include raising enough money for the trip and conflicts between each other.
9. Describe some possible images in the play and how does the title help us understand the play.
The toilet represents Phijomena putting tradition and the reserve behind her.
10. Briefly define the family relationships that are examined in the play.
Even though the sisters have the same end goal of winning bingo in the play, they still have different views and aspirations. This is shown by the money inner conflicts that occur in the play.